How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas?

You need 1 ingredient. The key ingredients include: ["4 bone in skin on chicken thighs", "1 cup orange juice", "1 lime", "1/2 red onion sliced", "2 teaspoons cumin seeds if you have only powder on hand, then use only 1 teaspoon", "1 teaspoon Mexican oregano *note: I explain in detail on my posole post why Mexican oregano is important, but you may use ""regular"" oregano if it is what you have on hand", "1 teaspoon allspice", "1 teaspoon kosher salt", "1 teaspoon cayenne peper", "tortillas Taco-size"].

Is Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas suitable as meat & poultry?

Yes, Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ["4 bone in skin on chicken thighs", "1 cup orange juice", "1 lime", "1/2 red onion sliced", "2 teaspoons cumin seeds if you have only powder on hand, then use only 1 teaspoon", "1 teaspoon Mexican…

Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas – a delicious recipe with chicken, orange juice, lime, red onion, cumin seeds, oregano. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

["4 bone in skin on chicken thighs", "1 cup orange juice", "1 lime", "1/2 red onion sliced", "2 teaspoons cumin seeds if you have only powder on hand, then use only 1 teaspoon", "1 teaspoon Mexican oregano *note: I explain in detail on my posole post why Mexican oregano is important, but you may use ""regular"" oregano if it is what you have on hand", "1 teaspoon allspice", "1 teaspoon kosher salt", "1 teaspoon cayenne peper", "tortillas Taco-size"]

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Servings
4 servings
Category
Meat & Poultry

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